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Psalms 32:11
11Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
Psalms 32:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
- New International Version (NIV)Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
- English Standard Version (ESV)Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
Context of Psalms 32:11
9Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you. 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, But he who trusts in and relies on the Lord shall be surrounded with compassion and lovingkindness. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
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שִׂמְח֬וּ בַֽיהוָ֣ה וְ֭גִילוּ צַדִּיקִ֑ים וְ֝הַרְנִ֗ינוּ כָּל־יִשְׁרֵי־לֵֽב׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 32:11
- Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].
- Psalms 64:4To shoot from ambush at the blameless [one]; Suddenly they shoot at him, without fear.
- Psalms 68:3But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God, Yes, let them rejoice with delight.
- Psalms 97:12Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones [those whose moral and spiritual integrity places them in right standing with God], And praise and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.
- Deuteronomy 12:12And you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you and your sons and your daughters, and your male and female servants, and the Levite who is within your [city] gates, since he has no portion or inheritance with you.
- 1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed and said, “My heart rejoices and triumphs in the Lord; My horn (strength) is lifted up in the Lord, My mouth has opened wide [to speak boldly] against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
- Romans 5:11Not only that, but we also rejoice in God [rejoicing in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received and enjoy our reconciliation [with God].
- Philippians 3:1Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.
- Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!
- Psalms 5:11But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice, Let them ever sing for joy; Because You cover and shelter them, Let those who love Your name be joyful and exult in You.
- Psalms 97:1The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad.
- Psalms 98:4Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Shout [in jubilation] and sing for joy and sing praises.
- Ezra 3:11They sang [responsively], praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness (mercy) toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
- Zechariah 4:7‘What are you, O great mountain [of obstacles]? Before Zerubbabel [who will rebuild the temple] you will become a plain (insignificant)! And he will bring out the capstone [of the new temple] with loud shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”
- Psalms 32:2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute wickedness, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
- Psalms 125:4Do good, O Lord, to those who are good And to those who are upright in their hearts.
Commentaries on Psalms 32:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Be glad - and rejoice - Let every righteous soul rejoice and glory, but let it be in the Lord. Man was made for happiness, but his happiness must be founded on holiness: and holiness, as it comes from God, must be retained by continual union with him. Probably this verse belongs to the next Psalm, and was originally its first verse.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Be glad in the Lord - Rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice that there is a God; rejoice that he is such as he is; rejoice in his favor; find your joy - your supreme joy - in him. Compare Philemon 3:1, note; Philemon 4:4, note. Ye righteous - You who are willing to go to him and confess your sins; you who are willing to serve and obey him. See the notes at Psalm 32:6. The meaning is, that those who are disposed to confess their sins, and are willing to submit to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-11This wisdom psalm of confession and thanks urges the godly to learn from the psalmist’s journey through sin, denial, confession, and forgiveness. The early church used this psalm as one of the seven penitential psalms (psalms of repentance, see also Psalms 6, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. The righteous and upright, or those conforming to the divine teaching for securing the divine blessing, may well rejoice with shouting.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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